Miss Flibbertigibbet

What is it about white?  It's soothing, calming, clean and fresh.  There is a reason hospitals used to be white....it has a calming effect on the soul.  After the excesses of the holidays with an overabundance of everything,  I find myself craving simplicity and ...... white.  I love the clean surfaces in the house when the decorations are put … [Read more...]

I am, have always been and always will be a book lover.  I love everything about books.  I can spend (and have) hours in a library or bookstore.  I doubt I will ever be switching over to a Nook or a Kindle  or whatever the latest "reader" device is.  I like turning the pages and quickly peeking to see how many pages are left in the chapter.... can … [Read more...]

Good morning! I was unexpectedly flat on my back yesterday when I woke in the middle of the night to an attack of vertigo.  I couldn't lift my head off the pillow without the room tilting and being overcome with nausea! I managed to get the boys off to school from my position lying on the couch but then went right back to bed for the whole day.  I … [Read more...]

Just a short note this morning to say "hello". I am needed for sitting service this morning and get to spend time with my adorable grandson!It's Thursday, so that means shopping with my daughter too. Last week I showed you the little turquoise stools we found at Home Goods!Who knows what we'll see today! I'm taking my camera and you can shop along … [Read more...]

Good morning all!  Hope you enjoyed the small series on inspiring movie houses. If you missed it, you can find the first one here Today I want to show you how I display my milk glass. I can't remember when I saw the article in Martha Stewart Living, but it was about how beautiful milk glass containers are when lit from within by candles. I … [Read more...]

Good morning all! Today is the last installment of movie houses that have inspired me.  I have enjoyed posting it and hope you have enjoyed seeing some great movie houses. The list of great houses is Looooooong.....  and I could post every day for a year and still probably have something to show! Life As We Know It is a movie I haven't seen yet. I … [Read more...]

Good morning all. Hope you had a wonderful Sunday.  True to my commitment, I am not posting on Sundays  in an effort to keep one day a week with reduced work.  We often go out for pizza after church and there are enough leftovers  (and everyone has gorged enough!)  that I don't have to make another dinner on Sunday.  So, with a couple things … [Read more...]

Today in this series of movies that have inspired me is Practical Magic. It's another older movie featuring a great house, let alone a quaint New England village! Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are witch sisters with personal problems. How's that for a nutshell overview! The pictures I have for you are primarily of the fabulous kitchen. I am a … [Read more...]